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SN53 CPF

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,309 mi
Last recorded114,309 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 114,309 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 104,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 101,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 101,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2015 99,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,616 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s/r trailing arm bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,279 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2011 82,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,658 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,357 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,887 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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SN53 CPF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN53 CPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN53 CPF registered?

SN53 CPF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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